KR101727192B1 - Spraying Apparatus Adjustable Water Supplying - Google Patents

Abstract

A fluid ejection apparatus provided with a flow path switching valve is disclosed. The fluid injection device including the flow path switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body connected to a water supply device and having a fluid supply path through which fluid supplied from the water supply device is formed, And a plurality of fluid ejection holes are formed in the first ejection region and the second ejection region, and a plurality of fluid ejection holes are formed in the first ejection region and the second ejection region, A first injection space and a second injection space which are respectively connected to the first injection space and the second injection area, and a second injection space which is provided between the main body and the partition part, And a flow path switching valve for selectively communicating the fluid supply path with the fluid supply path.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a fluid injection device having a flow path switching valve,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a fluid ejection apparatus having a flow path switching valve, and more particularly to a fluid ejection apparatus having a flow path switching valve provided between a main body and a partition, To a fluid ejecting apparatus.

Generally, the fluid ejection apparatus is manufactured to have a hemispherical front surface and to spread the water over a wide area. However, since a plurality of water spray holes are formed on the hemispherical head surface, the manufacturing process becomes complicated.

In consideration of this, a plurality of water spray holes are drilled in the water spray plate of the flat plate so that water is sprinkled, and the outer circumference is formed with an inclined surface inwardly to form a water spreading area or an outwardly inclined surface, So as to simplify the production of a mold.

However, in the conventional fluid ejection apparatus, since the inner sloping surface or the outer sloping surface is selectively formed on the spraying plate, water can not be concentrated or diffused in one head, and only one function can be realized. There is a technical drawback.

Prior Art 1: Registration No. 867486

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to overcome the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is as follows.

First, the present invention is to provide a fluid ejection apparatus having a flow path switching valve capable of controlling a water supply with a simple structure.

Second, the present invention is to provide a fluid ejection apparatus provided with a passage switching valve capable of providing various effects with one fluid ejection apparatus.

Third, the present invention is to provide a fluid injection device having a flow path switching valve that can control a flow rate in a state where a faucet is open.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and other problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a fluid ejection apparatus including a main body, an injection nozzle, a partition, and a flow path switching valve.

The main body is connected to a water supply device, and a fluid supply channel through which the fluid supplied from the water supply device moves may be formed inside the main body.

The injection nozzle may have a flat shape and may be divided into a first injection region and a second injection region which are two injection regions forming a concentric circle with respect to the center. A plurality of fluid ejection holes may be formed in the first ejection area and the second ejection area.

The partition may divide the inside into a first injection space and a second injection space which are respectively connected to the first injection area and the second injection area.

The flow path switching valve may be provided between the main body and the partition to allow the first injection space and the second injection space to selectively communicate with the fluid supply path in accordance with the rotation.

Here, the flow path switching valve may be formed in a spherical shape. A first flow path passing through the flow path switching valve is formed in a central portion of the flow path switching valve in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the flow path switching valve, and a second flow path formed on the surface of the flow path switching valve, .

When the fluid supply passage and the first passage are in communication with each other, the fluid moves to the first injection region, and when the fluid supply passage and the second passage are communicated, the fluid can move to the second injection region.

The main body may be provided with a flow rate control valve capable of regulating the flow rate by regulating the opening degree of the fluid supply flow path according to the rotation.

Here, the flow control valve completely closes the fluid supply path to completely block the flow of the fluid.

The plurality of fluid ejection holes formed in the first ejection area and the plurality of fluid ejection holes formed in the second ejection area may be arranged in different patterns.

A ball seat may be provided between the main body and the flow path switching valve and between the flow path switching valve and the partition to prevent air leakage by maintaining airtightness.

And a handle for rotating the flow path switching valve is exposed to the outside on one side of the flow path switching valve.

Wherein an engaging groove having a length perpendicular to the rotational axis of the flow path switching valve is formed on one side of the surface of the flow path switching valve and an engaging projection having a shape corresponding to the engaging groove is formed on one side of the handle, The coupling protrusion is supported by the coupling groove, so that the flow path switching valve can be rotated.

Meanwhile, the fluid ejecting apparatus provided with the flow path switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a support portion coupled to the main body and adapted to support the injection nozzle with respect to a direction in which the fluid pressure acts, have.

The effects of the present invention will be described below.

First, according to the fluid control device capable of controlling the water supply according to the embodiment of the present invention, since the jetting area communicating with the fluid supply channel is changed as the flow path switching valve provided between the main body and the partition is rotated, It is possible to select an ejection region where the fluid is ejected.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a fluid ejection apparatus including a flow path switching valve, wherein fluid injection holes are arranged in different patterns in respective ejection regions, The fluid is ejected in a pattern, so that the user can feel various effects with one fluid ejection device.

Third, according to the fluid injection device provided with the flow path switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention, the opening of the flow path can be controlled by the flow rate control valve, and the flow rate can be controlled by the flow rate control valve. Blocking can block fluid flow even when the faucet is open.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

The foregoing summary, as well as the detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present application set forth below, may be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there are shown preferred embodiments in the figures. It should be understood, however, that this application is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.
1 is a perspective view of a fluid ejection apparatus provided with a flow path switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a view showing an injection nozzle in which a first fluid injection hole and a second fluid injection hole are arranged in different patterns among fluid injection devices provided with a flow path switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a view showing an injection nozzle in which a first fluid injection hole and a second fluid injection hole are arranged in the same pattern among fluid injection devices provided with a flow path switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 4 is a view showing an injection nozzle in which a first fluid injection hole and a second fluid injection hole are formed in a clover shape, among fluid injection devices provided with a flow path switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a flow path switching valve and a handle of a fluid injection device provided with a flow path switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a fluid supply passage and a first flow path of a fluid injection device having a flow path switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a fluid supply passage and a second passage are communicated with each other in a fluid injection device provided with a passage switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
8 is a perspective view illustrating a flow rate control valve among fluid injection devices provided with a flow path switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention; And
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a fluid injection device provided with a flow path switching valve according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the appended drawings illustrate the present invention in order to more easily explain the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. You will know.

In describing the embodiments of the present invention, it is to be noted that elements having the same function are denoted by the same names and numerals, but are substantially not identical to elements of the prior art.

Also, the terms used in the present application are used only to describe certain embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present application, the terms "comprises" or "having" and the like are used to specify that there is a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component or a combination thereof described in the specification, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fluid injection device provided with a flow path switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a fluid ejecting apparatus provided with a flow path switching valve 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

The fluid ejecting apparatus provided with the passage switching valve 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a standing-type fluid ejecting apparatus, and the standing shower is exemplarily shown in FIG.

1, a fluid injection device having a flow path switching valve 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 100, a spray nozzle 200, a partition 300, 400).

The main body 100 is connected to a water supply device and a fluid supply passage 100a through which the fluid supplied from the water supply device moves can be formed in the main body 100. [

2 is a view showing an injection nozzle in which a first fluid injection hole and a second fluid injection hole are arranged in different patterns among fluid injection devices provided with a flow path switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2, the injection nozzle 200 includes a first injection region 210 and a second injection region 220, which are two injection regions forming a concentric circle with respect to the center of the injection nozzle 200, . A plurality of fluid ejection holes may be formed in the first ejection region 210 and the second ejection region 220.

The plurality of fluid ejection holes formed in the first ejection region 210 and the plurality of fluid ejection holes formed in the second ejection region 220 may be arranged in different patterns.

A fluid ejection hole formed in the first ejection region 210 is referred to as a first fluid ejection hole 212 and a fluid ejection hole formed in the second ejection region 220 is referred to as a second fluid ejection hole 212. [ (222).

For example, the first fluid injection hole 212 may include a plurality of first openings arranged on a plurality of concentric circles with respect to the center of the injection nozzle 200. And a first direction switching unit protruding inward of the first opening toward the center of the injection nozzle 200. [

The first direction changing portion is formed to protrude inward of the first opening toward the center of the jetting nozzle 200 so that the flow rate can be concentrated on the opposite side of the first opening portion where the first direction switching portion is formed. The fluid discharged through the plurality of first fluid injection holes 212 is injected obliquely toward the central axis of the injection nozzle 200 and the fluid discharged through the plurality of first fluid injection holes 212 is injected through the plurality of first fluid injection holes 212, (200). ≪ / RTI >

Thus, the conformed fluid has a larger flow rate than the respective fluids ejected through the respective first fluid injection holes 212, and thus the fluid velocity can be further increased, and the fluid can be injected farther.

The shape of the first fluid injection hole 212 may be variously formed, but the shape of the first fluid injection hole 212 of the fluid injection device capable of controlling the water supply according to an embodiment of the present invention is a heart shape have.

The first direction switching portion is protruded toward the center of the first opening portion toward the center, and the first opening portion has a rounded shape with a gradually narrower width toward the center An arrow shape or a heart shape.

The second fluid injection hole 222 may include a plurality of second openings arranged on a plurality of concentric circles with respect to the center of the injection nozzle 200. And a second direction switching unit protruding toward the inside of the second opening toward the outside of the radius.

The second direction changing portion is formed to protrude inward of the second opening portion toward the radially outer direction of the injection nozzle 200 so that the flow rate can be concentrated on the opposite side of the second opening portion where the second direction changing portion is formed.

In other words, the second direction switching unit may be formed in a direction opposite to the second direction switching unit. Thus, the fluid discharged through the second fluid injection hole 222 can be injected toward the outside of the injection nozzle 200.

The shape of the second fluid injection hole 222 may be variously formed. However, the shape of the second fluid injection hole 222 of the fluid injection device capable of adjusting the spray pattern according to an embodiment of the present invention is a heart shape .

The shape of the second fluid injection hole 222 of this embodiment will be described in more detail. The second direction switching portion protrudes inward of the second opening toward the radially outer direction of the injection nozzle 200, And may be a round arrow shape or a heart shape whose width gradually decreases toward the outside direction.

That is, when the first fluid injection hole 212 is a round arrow or a heart shape directed toward the center of the injection nozzle 200, the second fluid injection hole 222 is a round arrow directed toward the outside of the radius of the injection nozzle 200 Type or a heart type.

The first fluid injection hole 212 formed in the first injection area 210 of the injection nozzle and the second fluid injection hole 222 formed in the second injection area 220 are formed in the same Pattern.

3 is a view showing an injection nozzle in which a first fluid injection hole and a second fluid injection hole are arranged in the same pattern among fluid injection devices provided with a flow path switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3, the first fluid injection hole 212 and the second fluid injection hole 222 may have a rounded arrow shape or a heart shape whose width gradually decreases toward the center of the injection nozzle 200. Thus, all the water streams are directed to the center, so that the fluid can be prevented from being scattered to the outside.

4 is a view showing an injection nozzle in which a first fluid injection hole and a second fluid injection hole are formed in a clover shape, among fluid injection devices provided with a flow path switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first fluid injection hole 212 and the second fluid injection hole 222 may have a clover shape. When the first fluid injection hole 212 and the second fluid injection hole 222 have a clover shape, the water stream may have straightness and the inner pressure may be increased and the flow velocity may be increased as compared with a case where the fluid injection hole is formed in a circular shape . In addition, since the fluid has a breaking effect, negative ions may be generated.

The support part 500 may further be provided to support the injection nozzle 200 in the direction in which the hydraulic pressure acts. The support part 500 may be coupled to the main body 100 and may support the edge part of the injection nozzle 200 in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hydraulic pressure acts.

The partition 300 may partition the interior of the partition 300 into a first injection space 310 and a second injection space 320 which are connected to the first injection area 210 and the second injection area 220 6 and 7).

The passage switching valve 400 is provided between the main body 100 and the partition 300 so that the first injection space 310 and the second injection space 320 and the fluid supply passage 100a are selectively .

5 is an exploded perspective view showing a flow path switching valve and a handle of a fluid injection device provided with a flow path switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, the flow path switching valve 400 may be formed in a spherical shape. The first flow path 410 and the second flow path 420 may be formed in the spherical flow path switching malt.

A first flow path 410 passing through the flow path switching valve 400 in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the flow path switching valve 400 is formed at the center of the flow path switching valve 400 May be formed.

In addition, the second flow path 420 may be formed in a groove shape on the surface of the flow path switching valve 400. When the flow path switching valve 400 is rotated by about 90 degrees in a state where the first flow path 410 and the fluid supply path 100a are communicated with each other, The flow path 420 may be formed. The second flow path 420 may be inclined to communicate with the second injection space 320.

Accordingly, the first flow path 410 or the second flow path 420 and the fluid supply path 100a can be selectively communicated with each other as the flow path switching valve 400 rotates.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a fluid supply passage and a first flow path of a fluid injection device having a flow path switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6, when the fluid supply passage 100a and the first passage 410 are communicated with each other, the fluid moves to the first injection region 210 and may be injected through the first fluid injection hole 212 .

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a fluid supply passage and a second flow path of a fluid injection device having a flow path switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention are in communication with each other.

7, when the fluid supply passage 100a and the second flow passage 420 are communicated with each other, the fluid moves to the second injection region 220 and may be injected through the second fluid injection hole 222 .

Between the main body 100 and the flow path switching valve 400 and between the flow path switching valve 400 and the partition 300 is provided a ball seat 430a for maintaining airtightness with the spherical flow path switching valve 400, 430b may be provided (see Figs. 6 and 7).

As shown in FIG. 5, a handle 440 for rotating the flow path switching valve 400 may be exposed to the outside on one side of the flow path switching valve 400.

A coupling groove 400a having a length perpendicular to the rotation axis of the flow path switching valve 400 may be formed at one side of the surface of the flow path switching valve 400 for coupling the flow path switching valve 400 and the handle 440 have. A coupling protrusion 440a having a shape corresponding to the coupling groove 400a may be formed on one side of the handle 440. Accordingly, when the knob 440 is rotated, the coupling protrusion 440a is supported by the coupling groove 400a so that the flow path switching valve 400 can be rotated.

Thus, the flow path switching valve 400 and the handle 440 can be simply coupled without a separate coupling member, and the handle 440 can be prevented from being separated from the flow path switching valve 400.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a flow control valve of a fluid injection device provided with a flow path switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 8, the main body 100 may be provided with a flow rate control valve 110 capable of controlling the flow rate by adjusting the opening degree of the fluid supply passage 100a according to the rotation. The flow control valve 110 may completely close the flow path to completely block the flow of the fluid.

Thus, even when the faucet to be connected to the water supply device is opened, the fluid injection device can be locked by the flow control valve 110. A stopper may be provided on one side of the main body 100 or the flow control valve 110 to limit the rotation angle of the flow control valve 110.

In order to easily rotate the flow control valve 110, a rotating member for rotating the flow control valve 110 according to the rotation may be further provided on one side of the main body 100.

Since the fluid injection device has a different required water pressure depending on the use purpose and the purpose of use, the fluid injection hole formed in the injection nozzle 200 of the present embodiment is formed with a minute hole, so that the feeling of use can be greatly changed according to the water pressure. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the flow rate even when the faucet is turned on.

The flow control valve 110 of the present embodiment may be in the form of a plate that rotates around a rotation axis coupled to the main body 100 and adjusts the opening of the flow path.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a fluid injection device provided with a flow path switching valve according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The fluid injection device including the flow path switching valve 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured as a stand-by type as shown in FIG. 1, or may be configured with a left-hand type as shown in FIG.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. It is obvious to them. Therefore, the above-described embodiments are to be considered as illustrative rather than restrictive, and the present invention is not limited to the above description, but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

100: main body 110a: fluid supply path
110: Flow control valve 120: Flow control valve handle
200: injection nozzle 210: first injection area
212: first fluid injection hole 220: second injection area
222: second fluid injection hole 300:
310: first ejection space 320: second ejection space
400: Flow path switching valve 400a: Coupling groove
410: first flow path 420: second flow path
430a, 430b: ball seat 440: flow path switching valve handle
440a: engaging projection 500:

Claims (10)

A main body connected to the water supply device and having a fluid supply path through which the fluid supplied from the water supply device moves;
And a plurality of fluid ejection holes are formed in the first ejection region and the second ejection region, the first ejection region and the second ejection region being divided into a first ejection region and a second ejection region, Nozzle;
A partition for partitioning the inside into a first ejection space and a second ejection space which are respectively connected to the first ejection region and the second ejection region; And
And a flow path switching valve provided between the main body and the partition and selectively communicating the first injection space and the second injection space with the fluid supply path according to the rotation,
Wherein the flow path switching valve is spherical, and at a central portion of the flow path switching valve, a first flow path passing through the flow path switching valve in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the flow path switching valve, 2 < / RTI >
The fluid ejection holes formed in the first ejection region and the fluid ejection holes formed in the second ejection region have different patterns, and the fluid ejection holes formed in the first ejection region have different directions Wherein the fluid ejection hole formed in the second ejection region includes an outwardly projecting direction changing portion,
Wherein a handle for rotating the flow path switching valve is exposed to the outside on one side of the flow path switching valve and a coupling groove having a length perpendicular to the rotation axis of the flow path switching valve is formed on one side of the flow path switching valve surface And a coupling protrusion having a shape corresponding to the coupling groove is formed at one side of the handle, and when the handle is rotated, the coupling protrusion is supported by the coupling groove, Jetting device. delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein when the fluid supply passage and the first passage communicate with each other, the fluid moves to the first injection region, and when the fluid supply passage and the second passage communicate with each other, The fluid injection device comprising: The method according to claim 1,
In the main body,
And a flow control valve capable of regulating a flow rate by regulating an opening degree of the fluid supply path according to rotation. 5. The method of claim 4,
The flow control valve includes:
And a flow path switching valve that completely closes the fluid supply path to completely block the flow of the fluid. delete The method according to claim 1,
And a flow path switching valve provided between the main body and the flow path switching valve, and between the flow path switching valve and the partitioning portion, with a ball seat for maintaining airtightness to prevent leakage. delete delete The method according to claim 1,
And a support portion coupled to the main body, the support portion being provided to support the injection nozzle with respect to a direction in which the hydraulic pressure of the fluid acts.

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